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Hi, I've been to 3-4 Kentucky events in the last year, titled "RV Show", "Boat and RV Show", etc. I've been really disappointed in all of them. Maybe it's just Kentucky. :confused: For example: I just went to the Lexington "Boat and RV Show" in Rupp Arena. There were probably 100 boats...

Hi, I live in Lexington, and grizzlygiant said it pretty well. We usually get 4-5 snows a winter, maybe 2-3 inches, and one "good one", around 6-7 inches. I would expect the temps to be better than Michigan, though. It does get really cold and stay cold for up to a few weeks. Below zero is...

Bob, Here's my experience, using 3G devices at home. I had an ATT HTC Tilt phone, and got the "tethering" option to use for my Internet connection. (I wanted to see how it would work.) For the most part, it worked fine. However, I had to find just the right spot to lay the phone to get a...

Jim, Sorry - in my haste, I mis-read this. I thought the post was about surveillance of an RV - not a house. :) I've wondered about having cameras in an RV, to monitor it while you're not there. Lannie

Jim and Tom, That many camera's? Sounds like a London shopping neighborhood. ;) Just curious, and you don't have to give specifics if they're "super-secret". Are they the small hidden cameras, or ones you can obviously see? Inside and outside? Some pictures might be interesting to see...

My two cents, as I'm getting ready to probably buy a 2008 5.4. Towing, braking, etc., would definitely be better with the diesel. However, with diesel fuel being at least 40 cents more per gallon than gas (gulp !!!!), and more than that at a few stations here, a diesel won't perform better...

Hi, I have no experience with this - yet - only reading lots of posts. :o I read a post/article, maybe a couple of months ago, from someone with solar/engineering experience basically saying the wiring size is the key to a successful install. He said (I'm paraphrasing here) the...

In Kentucky, they're having a billboard/radio campaign saying "Don't Move Firewood!" They're trying to stop the Borer. I think it's been found in Kentucky already, but not widespread (yet).

OK, guys - how about this ? A Ford F-350 with a Cummins 5.9L diesel !! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-SUPER-DUTY-4WD-DIESEL-5-9L-CUMMINS-DODGE-3500-2500-/250623220899?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3a5a4edca3

Ricatic, This is a lot of good information, but a little confusing for a newbie. I'm shopping for an F-250 right now, and am specifically looking for a 6.0. In your posts, you mention lots of items that have been "resolved". Does "resolved" mean all of those have been recalls? Is there any way...

I've discovered that the truck was manufactured/delivered to the dealer in May 2004. That would make it one of the "late" ones. I'm researching the diesel sites now. Thanks for the info, as always. :O)

Hi all, I read a couple of posts awhile back, which stated that the "early" 2004 F-250 (diesel only?) trucks had a serious problem, and to only buy "late" 2004 trucks, or newer. I've found a 2004 Lariat diesel online that looks good, and I have the VIN. Is there anyway to tell when it was...

;) I was drooling. A Bighorn with four slides filling up at the Speedway gas station, Hamburg area, near I-75. Being towed by a Michigan Chevy 2500HD 4x4, white, looked like two occupants. It looked like a brand new unit - still had some tags on it. :D

Bob - Can you buy a third party warranty on a unit when the original warranty has expired? I would think they would want coverage in place, before they would sell their coverage. Otherwise, I'd just wait til something broke, then buy their policy, then ask for a repair check the next day. ;o)...

Website? I'm curious about the "heartlandexpress" website mentioned. I went there, but it's the website for a trucking company. Is that the correct URL?

Update Well, below is what the seller replied when I emailed him about the "no warranty" on this repo. I see the reserve hasn't been met yet. I'll bet he's using list price to come up with "less than half price". If it doesn't sell, I may push him a little, and just see what's what. "No...

Not a good deal :eek: I checked with Heartland on this today. If a unit has been repo'd, there is no warranty. None. Nada. I'm going to let this one pass by. Thanks for all the feedback.

Thanks for the feedback. I emailed the salesman and he got back to me quickly. He doesn't know that much about RV's. He didn't get a copy of the original invoice, to see what options it has. He thought "they usually don't come with options, except maybe a generator". :O) I see a few people...

Let me clarify All, I apologize - I obviously wasn't clear in my original post. The question was only theoretical - it has nothing to do with any existing setup. (I don't even own an RV yet!) I was just trying to get someone to say "You can run an RV refrigerator for about four hours on...

Duh - I got too excited when I found that listing. The title says it's a 3300SK.

Thanks, but one clarification... Thanks, boatdoc, for the info. Now, just clarify one thing for me - you say "the fridge eats up 110VAC power fast". That's what I'm looking for. Are we talking 5 minutes, four hours, or overnight? Just a general number, for my thought process. Where I'm going...

Hi all ! I just found this on ebay, looks like it was just listed. It's a NEW 2007 Sundance, never sold, repo. On the one hand, I want to say, could be a great deal. On the other hand, what concerns should I have with an RV that's been sitting on a lot for two (three?) years? Would I have to...

Hi all, I've got a few questions about Solar performance and capacity. I don't see these specifically addressed on the forum already. I have seen the posts pointing to calculators for designing a system. I'm just trying to get a feel for battery performance. Let's say I have two 6 volt golf...

Hey all, I've been reading the posts and articles about diesel vs. gas TV's. I need to come up with one in the near future. Not trying to step on anyone's toes, but let me share my diesel thoughts, and get your opinions: Diesel - pro - 25-30% more mpg con - Diesel is consistently 25-30%...

Well, what can I say? You all came through again. Thanks for all the info!! I wasn't really set on a 6.0 - I knew I had come across a few "6.x" variations. If anyone's interested, here is one in my area that looks pretty good...

Hi all, It's looking more and more like I will be joining your ranks early next year. Sorry for the long post - I've never owned an RV before, or a real TV for that matter. I've been researching the posts about GVWR, loaded vs. unloaded, ABC, 123, etc., and my head is spinning. :confused: Let...

Yes, I had a sleep study that showed I was stopping breathing about every 10 minutes. :eek::eek::eek: It was physical, with my lower jaw sliding back and blocking the airway. The device holds the lower jaw in place. I doubt if it would work for you if it's mental. None Insurance wouldn't...

Hello, I thought I'd share my experience. I have sleep apnea, and I tried a bunch of CPAP devices. They weren't comfortable enough to use all night. What I eventually found was a "Snore-Guard" from my Dentist. It's basically a custom bite guard for both upper and lower teeth, with a wire to...

I attended the RV show in Lexington, KY, this past weekend. There were ten dealers there, with probably 50 RV's. There were actually two Heartland dealers there - Best Buy RV's, Springfield, OH; and Cave Run RV Outlet, Eastern Kentucky. Cave Run had some North Trails, and Best Buy had a couple...

Hi! OK, now I'm confused. I've been reading the posts about how the storage areas are not secure, how one key opens the storage areas of different manufacturers, and how you might as well leave those unlocked while camping. Why would anyone store their satellite dish, chairs, or anything of...

Hi, all, The Lexington, KY, RV/Boat Show is this weekend, in Rupp Arena and Heritage Hall. I went this afternoon, and was pretty disappointed. There were several very small TT's, maybe 10-20'+ TT's and around 5-5er's. There were boats, boats, and more boats. There were actually two...

Thanks Thanks for the tip, Jim. I had actually been thinking of taking "the grand tour" of linuxkid's setup. :p Unfortunately, a car accident sorta put everything on hold during December.:eek: ouch John, Thanks for your info. There is a lot to think about, isn't there? Let me clarify a...

Thanks Thanks for the info. I can see how running all the devices out of one 110 circuit could not be a good idea. I guess if you ran a new 30-40 amp circuit out to the RV, that would suffice. I hadn't thought of the sewer clean-out - that would be sooo much easier. This would be in...

Hi all, Newbie questions. 1) I'm considering Full-timing, staying in one place (doing computer work from the RV via satellite). I don't own an RV yet - looking at a Bighorn. I would like to park the RV in a friend's large driveway and connect to his electric somehow. Would a 110 outlet on...

Buying used, then trading up The theory is (for me, since I've never had an RV) you really don't know what you want, or like. They suggested that I get a cheaper used one and live in it for awhile (I figure 3-6 months minimum). Then you're more prepared to spend significant money, are more...

Fellow Lexingtonian Hi! I'm a fellow Lexingtonian, and have been researching RV's for over six months using the two dealers here (plus others). It's amazing to me how much I've learned via this forum, and from other research. I was totally sold on a Puma 29' TT from Bluegrass, then took a...

RV's For Less Well, I have to say I'm impressed with "RV's For Less" in Knoxville, TN. I emailed them Friday evening, and he called me at lunch today. We talked for over 15 minutes (on his nickel). After hearing my situation (having never stayed overnight in an RV but thinking I wanted to...

Thanks! Thanks for all the feedback. RV's for Less is around three hours from me - I'll take a drive down there, and check out the Bighorn/Landmark.

Hello, Let me say I'm really impressed with the Heartland Forum :) . Being a techie myself, it's a great resource. I hope you all don't mind several general questions. I went through the FAQ, and didn't find answers. I'm thinking of purchasing my first RV, a Big Country 3500RL. I would be...